Former Gartner analyst Dwight Klappich takes on Strategic Advisor role at warehouse automation firm Roboteon

Roboteon, a specialist in warehouse robotics software, reports that former Gartner analyst Dwight Klappich has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor.

Klappich will work with its leadership team on a variety of areas, including go to market strategies to drive growth, building channel partnerships, and product marketing.

Klappich led Gartner’s research on warehousing and fulfillment technology. More recently, he launched and headed up its research on intralogistics smart robotics, including identification of a new software category he termed “Multiagent Orchestration Platform” (MAOP), which refers to software solutions that enable heterogenous fleets of robotics and other automation to interoperate seamlessly.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Dwight to Roboteon,” says Gana Govind, CEO at Roboteon. “His deep understanding of the warehouse automation space, combined with his foresight into emerging technology trends, has long influenced the industry, and will be a great asset for our success."

Klappich comments: “I have been impressed with Roboteon’s technology and solution set and look forward to helping it reach its significant potential, building off its impressive foundation of solution architecture, innovative capabilities and deep domain expertise.”

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